Uganda Cup round of 64 off to flying start as league giants advance

The 52nd edition of the Stanbic Uganda Cup burst into life on Thursday, February 5, 2026, as the round of 64 got underway with eight fixtures spread across different corners of the country.

It was a day that largely favoured top-flight experience, with Uganda Premier League sides finding their way into the next round—some comfortably, others the hard way.

 

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Mbarara City FC set the ball rolling with a narrow but vital 2–1 away victory over Busia Youngstars FC at Busia Integrated Primary School Ground, signalling their intent early in the competition. Vipers SC also progressed, grinding out a slim 1–0 win against Northern Gateway under the Lira lights.

Tapoh FC edged out Buhimba United Saints

At Masindi Stadium, KCCA FC underlined their pedigree with a controlled 2–0 success over St George Masindi FC, while BUL FC delivered the most emphatic statement of the day. The Eastern Giants swept aside Agape United FC Kotido 7–0 on the road, recording the biggest win of the opening round.

Elsewhere, Tapoh FC edged Buhimba United Saints 1–0 at Kapir Primary School Ground in Ngora, and Six o’clock FC claimed a similar 1–0 victory over Mbale Heroes FC in Bushenyi to seal their passage.

Express FC were pushed all the way by Pakwach YoungStars FC at St Mary Bar Omach, settling for a 1–1 draw after regulation time before holding their nerve in a dramatic penalty shootout to win 7–6. UPDF FC wrapped up Thursday’s programme with a 2–1 away win against Nsambya SC at St Peters SS Nsambya.

Once again, the Stanbic Uganda Cup—organised by FUFA—lived up to its reputation as a truly national competition, giving community clubs the chance to host elite opposition while bringing competitive football closer to fans across Uganda.

Thursday Round of 64 Results

• Busia Youngstars FC 1–2 Mbarara City FC
• Northern Gateway 0–1 Vipers SC
• St George Masindi FC 0–2 KCCA FC
• Tapoh FC 1–0 Buhimba United Saints
• Pakwach YoungStars FC 1–1 Express FC (Express FC won 7–6 on penalties)
• Nsambya SC 1–2 UPDF FC
• Agape United FC Kotido 0–7 BUL FC
• Six o’clock FC 1–0 Mbale Heroes FC

Attention now shifts to Friday, February 6, 2026, when another eight round of 64 fixtures will be played. All matches are scheduled to kick off at 3:00pm as the race for Uganda’s oldest knockout prize gathers momentum.

Friday Round of 64 Fixtures

• Ombachi Pride FC vs Entebbe UPPC FC (St Charles Lwanga, Koboko)
• Obule Earth Quake FC vs Kitara FC (Soroti Play Ground)
• Kisugu United FC vs Lugazi FC (Kiwuliza Play Ground)
• Pallisa Hospital FC vs SC Villa (Pallisa Hospital Ground)
• Mabira Town Council FC vs NEC FC (Nyakasanga Ground, Kasese)
• Mairye United FC vs Police FC (Mairye, Luweero)
• Patongo United FC vs URA FC (Gang Kal Ground, Agago)
• Paidha United FC vs Maroons FC (Bar Okoro Stadium)

Explosive Start as Stanbic Uganda Cup Round of 64 Kicks Off Nationwide

The 52nd edition of the Stanbic Uganda Cup burst into life on Thursday, February 5, 2026, delivering an explosive and dramatic opening to the round of 64 as eight matches were played across different corners of the country.

It was a day that largely favoured top-flight pedigree, with clubs from the Uganda Premier League navigating their way into the next round—some with authority, others only after nervy battles that underlined the competition’s reputation for unpredictability.

Stanbic Uganda Cup: Top-Flight Sides Set the Early Tone

The opening goal of the 2026 campaign came in eastern Uganda, where Mbarara City FC edged past Busia Youngstars FC 2–1 at Busia Integrated Primary School Ground. Though the margin was slim, the victory signaled Mbarara City’s determination to mount a serious cup run this season.

Defending their Premier League status, Vipers SC also progressed, grinding out a 1–0 win against Northern Gateway under the floodlights in Lira. It was not vintage football, but it was professional—exactly what knockout competitions demand.